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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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